Are Bonds Still Safe?
The Fed raised rates. What should income investors do?
Join our FRM Perspectives Live Webinar for a discussion with Aberdeen Investment on the opportunities in the Frontier Bond Market
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Why this Webinar matters now
“Bonds are supposed to be the safe, income-producing part of my portfolio.”
We hear this often. But it is no longer the case.
You may still be receiving income from your bonds or bond funds, yet open your account and find that their value has fallen. After the Fed’s recent rate hike, it is natural to wonder: Shouldn’t higher interest rates be good for income investors?
The answer depends on what you own—and what you expect it to do.
In the upcoming session of FRM Market Perspectives, we’ll start with that familiar belief, look at where it holds and where it breaks down, and help you think through what to do next.
We will discuss:
- Why a bond portfolio falls even when interest rates are going up.
- The questions to ask before deciding whether to hold, change or add to your investments.
- Why traditional income investing strategies can fall short.
- What other income opportunities beyond conventional bond funds deserve a closer look.
We have also invited a special guest, Nathaniel Wilson, Fixed Income Investment Specialist from Aberdeen Investment, to discuss the opportunities in the frontier bond markets.
By the end of the webinar, you should have a clearer way to think about three questions:
- Is your current bond portfolio doing the job you expect it to do?
- Are you taking unbalanced risks to earn your income?
- What other income opportunities fit in your retirement plan?
This webinar is for you if…
- You own bonds or bond funds for income but are unsettled by a falling portfolio value.
- You are approaching retirement and want your investments to support regular spending.
- You are considering alternative income investments in a rising interest rate environment.
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Webinar Details
Date: Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026
Time: 8 pm
About the Organiser - Ivan Guan
Ivan is a private wealth adviser specialising in retirement planning, portfolio construction, and evidence-based investing. For more than two decades, he has helped Singapore investors build portfolios that balance dependable income with long-term growth using his Kueh Lapis Retirement™ Framework.
Through SGMoneyMatters.com and his FRM community, Ivan provides practical market insights and clear guidance to help individuals make confident financial decisions — especially in uncertain markets.
Guest Speaker - Nathaniel Wilson
Nathaniel is a Fixed Income Investment Specialist based in Singapore. He supports Aberdeen’s fixed income business across Asia Pacific. Before joining Aberdeen in 2026, he worked at PIMCO as a strategy expert for credit and emerging market products.
In this webinar, Nathaniel will provide an insider’s perspective on investment opportunities in frontier market bonds, what makes this asset class distinctive, and how it offers Singapore investors an alternative way of generating income.
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